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By using The Trying Times ("TTT"), you agree to these terms:

Accuracy and Voting

  • TTT provides information about legislation and enables community voting
  • We make good-faith efforts to prevent duplicate votes through phone verification and other measures
  • While we strive for accuracy, vote totals should be considered approximate
  • You agree not to attempt to manipulate voting results or create multiple accounts

User Conduct

  • You will provide accurate information when registering
  • You will not use automated tools or bots
  • You will not register with multiple phone numbers
  • You will not attempt to interfere with the platform's operation
  • You agree to use the platform for its intended purpose of democratic participation

Data and Privacy

  • Your phone number is used only for verification
  • We collect location data at the county level to show regional voting patterns
  • See our Privacy Policy for details on data handling

Changes and Termination

  • We may modify these terms with notice
  • We may suspend accounts that violate these terms
  • We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms

By using TTT, you acknowledge that this is a community platform designed to enable democratic participation, not a scientific polling service. For questions contact thetryingtimes@proton.me.